Chubu Autumn Leaves 2026
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Last updated: July 28, 2026
Where to see the autumn leaves (koyo / momiji) in Chubu, Japan in 2026: 4 of the region's best-known spots, with the typical peak-viewing period, access and admission for each — compiled from official and tourism-association sources.
Chubu Autumn Leaves Spots
| Spot | Typical peak | Location | Admission | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamikochi 上高地 | Mid-to-late October (alpine; colour begins late September in the high Karasawa cirque) | Matsumoto, Nagano | Free (no admission fee); note that private vehicles are prohibited and visitors pay for the bus or taxi transfer to reach the valley. | Official site |
| Korankei Gorge 香嵐渓の紅葉 | Mid- to late November | Asuke, Toyota, Aichi, Aichi | Free to walk through the gorge (no entry fee). | Official site |
| Lake Kawaguchi Momiji Corridor 河口湖 もみじ回廊（富士河口湖紅葉まつり） | Early to mid November | Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi | Free. Free parking is available but limited; temporary lots open during the festival. | Official site |
| Shosenkyo Gorge 昇仙峡の紅葉 | Early to mid-November | Kofu, Yamanashi, Yamanashi | Free to walk the gorge; the Shosenkyo Ropeway to Mt. Yasaburo charges a separate fare. | Official site |
Explore other regions on the Japan Autumn Leaves Guide 2026.